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Is the CPSBC requirement for drivers licence information really necessary?
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The College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC) licence renewal for 2014 includes a new requirement that doctors provide their drivers licence information to the College.
Many doctors have contacted the College with concern about this further intrusion into their personal privacy rights. The College has responded that it is required as part of the criminal records check that all practitioners must consent to.
This was explored further through conversations with the CPSBC staff and with staff at the Ministry of Justice.
Is it really necessary for doctors to provide their drivers licence information for a criminal records check? The short answer is no. For more details read on.
